UnderstandingAg

OCTOBER 29, 2023

In that soil science class, I learned all about soil horizons, particle size ranges that comprise sand, loam, and clay, pH, N,P,K, and the fact soil compaction inhibits plant growth. The bed is 22’ x 8 ’ , full sun/part shade, south facing, sloped, clay loam soil, pH 6.4,

Soil Science 96

Soil Science Science Soil Compaction Pesticide 96

Caff

MAY 1, 2023

In addition to his walnut orchard, he also farms a cherry orchard in Lodi where he has built up a direct-to-consumer market with U-pick events and farm tours. James wanted to develop this tool to increase efficiency while minimizing the impact that many passes with heavy machinery can have on soil compaction.

Orchard 52

Orchard Farming Farming Ecology 52

Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Rauch was worried about seeding, soil compaction and whether he’d end up with one giant gravel pile. To his surprise, the basalt blended with his soil as if it were just one more thing that had blown in on the wind. Chris Rauch’s son Andre pulls soil samples from their dryland wheat farm.

Fertilizer 140

Fertilizer Acre Farming Farming 140

Hartwood Farm

JANUARY 22, 2021

Every year, we use language and science, biology, geometry, chemistry, marketing, financing, graphic designing, accounting computer programing, and a truly staggering amount of algebra. Most times it’s helpful suggestions of people that want to work with us or see us do more or reach more markets.

Farming 52

Farming Farming Soil Compaction Greenhouse 52

UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Eliminating this practice means more easy savings in the bank account, not to mention an eventual decrease in pesticide application. Allow orchard floor vegetation to grow to a tall height to increase photosynthesis and pump carbon into the soil and building organic matter. It can go both ways.

Orchard 77

Orchard Seeding Crop Acre 77